Accessibility Assistant - Hired As-Needed

Position Title Accessibility Assistant - Hired As-Needed Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Harford Community College is committed to the principles of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Job Description Harford Community College's Office of Accessibility (OA) provides accommodations and support services to students with documented disabilities. Accessibility Assistants are expected to maintain confidentiality of student information. Attend all scheduled classes and take thorough, legible notes on class lectures and discussions. Use a computer, tablet, or other electronic device to send copies of notes to the student. Read information aloud in a slow, precise manner, speaking clearly to an audio recorder or directly to a student. Complete reading assignments in a timely manner and deliver copies of audio recordings to OA. Assist students by writing answers to exams or other written assignments exactly as dictated by the student, writing the student’s words legibly, and giving a copy of the scribed materials to the Test Center, OA, the instructor, or the student. Candidates will be required to sign a FERPA release permitting access to educational records to confirm the required GPA, credit, and disciplinary standing. Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position. Required Education Successful completion of six credits of college-level courses, including English Composition, with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Accessibility Assistants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to currently enrolled HCC students. General Weekly Work Schedule Hours vary based on the needs of the department. The hours of part‑time, as‑needed employees are limited to a total of less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). #J-18808-Ljbffr Harford Community College